Will curries harm my baby?

I cannot find any evidence that eating the spices found in curries can harm a developing baby - in fact, it's one of the more normal cravings I've heard of. It's certainly better than wanting to eat coal, or vast quantities of chocolate!

However, as you are vegetarian you should make sure that you have regular blood tests to check that you are not becoming anaemic, or short of iron.

Red meat is the normal richest source of iron, and it can be difficult to get enough from vegetarian foods.

You should also be aware that if you are eating a lot of spices then your breath, your sweat, and your clothes are going to have a very distinctive aroma!